Uniontown Veterinary Clinic, OH

Description of Elective Experience

The elective provides a well-rounded exposure to general veterinary practice, including wellness care, illnesses, routine surgery and dentistry, physical therapy, and more.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Our practice maintains 2-3 veterinarians and approximately 12 support staff members including registered veterinary technicians.  We also have a second location in Canton, Ohio (13 miles away).  Available equipment include CO2 surgical laser, therapy laser, TENS unit, therapuetic and diagnostic ultrasound, digital radiography, high speed dental unit, iso and sevoflurane gas anesthesia, and IDEXX blood suite.  We practice an advanced level of medicine with a hometown touch.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

The selected student will be scheduled 40 hours per week.  Hours will match those of the practice (Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-Noon).  The student may opt for additional hours in any given week if desired. 

The selected student will assist the practice owner and associate veterinarians in the following duties:

  • Assist in various surgeries, including spay/neuter/declaw, mass removals, exploratories, dental procedures and more.  Practice with a surgical laser will be available.
  • Learn and assist during physical therapy/therapy laser/TENS therapy appointments
  • Perform TPR, and assist the doctors during exams and treatments
  • Laboratory duties-Prepare and read cytology samples from blood, urine, skin and feces.
Supervisor
Joseph J. Gainey, DVM
Contact email
Address

3435 Grovemont ST NW
Uniontown, OH 44685
United States

Animal Type
Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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